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Hmmm I think ATI lightset is over drive ballast, while most of the other brand is normal ballast, including de retrofit lightset. Depending on the height of your tank, mine is 1.5tt height, de retrofit is good enough.

5x2.5x1.5ft Rimless Dream Tank (06/03/12)
Skimmer - Reefoctupus

Return Pump - 1 x Eheim 1264, 1 x water blaster 7k
Wavemaker - 2 x mp40es
Chiller - Daikin compressor with coil drop in
Lighting - 4 x 80w T5 Pair 1(6hrs23/12/12),Pair 2(16/06/12312hrs 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (1/3/12) -(15/11/12)6hrs and 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (13/10/12) -6hrs)
Reactor - Dosing pump (01/01/11)


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So far.. i have change from Radion LED to SunPower...

although i agree with u the running cost of T5 is more... ATI still gives the best in terms of colorations...

im on 2ft height and i place my Prata (scolymia) on the bottom which still gets bleach.. i have to HIDE my prata.. haha..

SPS definately color up better... this is a sure thing as T5 blue bulb has a PROVEN track records...

go house visiting of reefers tank more and u see alot are using the blue bulbs or as supplement for their lighting...

Just my 2cents worth...

changing to SUNPOWER proves a good investment cos i no need to worry about par and lighting anymore..

down side -> i change my bulb every 8 mths.. due to overdrive... and clean the plastic cover every mth to reek of salt spray. :D

cheers..

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My 3ft tank

Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft

Ehiem 1262 return

Ehiem 1260

Artica 1/5hp Chiller

Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller

EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W

Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160

Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV

02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic)

Deltec 501 CR

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Thanks bro. What are the common bulbs combination for 4 tubes fixture?

For SPS... my Personal preference will be:

1-> Blue

2-> Purple

3-> Blue

4-> White

but of cos... i find 4 tubes is not enough bro...

minimum of 6 tubes will be good.. :D

My 3ft tank

Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft

Ehiem 1262 return

Ehiem 1260

Artica 1/5hp Chiller

Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller

EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W

Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160

Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV

02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic)

Deltec 501 CR

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bros, will likely switch to ATI. My last question on ATI is on the ceiling mounting. Wii there be any issue attaching the cable retainers to our concrete ceiling? do i require additional tools or accessories beside a driller?

thanks, want to get everything right before buying the ATI.

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Most of your questions can be answered if you browse through the tanks threads more often... I think there are countless success stories for those using T5s for SPSs.

Unfortunately, they do not come with stands, so most people would either hang it, make a light stand or a hood, or just simply place it on top of the tank if you have top bracing.

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